Sunday Concerts - The NEXT! Big Thing with Sonny Tennet

Celebrate local talent at the NEXT! Big Thing Showcase, the first in our Sunday concert series for 2025!

Headlining the showcase is Sonny Tennet, an incredible solo artist from South Shields! Sonny's stand out vocal and unique songwriting ability have gained him over 75M streams to date and in July 24' he released his debut album 'Panorama'. Sonny also opened for England at the EUROS 24' base camp in Germany and often plays for NUFC at St James' Park. So far, Sonny has had support from Spotify, as well as multiple plays on BBC Radio, including BBCR1 'Future Pop' and 'Indie Hits', Patrick Kielty BBC5 Live and BBC introducing featured artist of the week.

Support from Cortney Dixon, Patrick Gosling, Drum Young, plus more TBA.

Find out more about This is South Tyneside Festival at www.southtynesidefestival.co.uk

Admission

Admission is FREE, or you could upgrade to a Priority Plus ticket.

A Priority Plus ticket allows earlier access into the event, along with access to dedicated bar serveries and toilets. If you would prefer to arrive later your ticket will still provide you with guaranteed entry, however your viewing position may be more towards the rear of the crowd.

Priority Plus tickets are £6 (under 5s free). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance up until 7 days before from Ticketmaster.

Priority Plus tickets for disabled access are available to buy from the Shop @ The Word, as will Priority Plus ticket sales from this location.

Other information

• Gates open approx. 12 noon for Priority Plus ticket holders and approx. 12.45pm for free entry for which no tickets are required
• A postage fee is payable for tickets purchased via Ticketmaster
• Music starts approximately 1.30 - 1.45pm, with short change overs in between acts, before finishing at approximately 4.30pm
• Refunds are only given for cancellation of the full event. South Tyneside Council reserve the right to change the programme if required

Please visit our FAQ page if you have any further queries. You can also email events@southtyneside.gov.uk or send a message via Facebook